Aviation Compliance Lead
About the role
Aviation Compliance Lead
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users. Skydio’s mission is to make the world more productive, creative, and safe through autonomous flight.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Serve as the responsible lead for Skydio-held aviation authorizations and operational approvals.
- Manage FAA drone registrations, product compliance documents, waiver tracking, and other regulatory recordkeeping.
- Maintain and continuously improve Skydio’s operations manual and aviation-related policies and procedures.
- Support pilot certification tracking, safety training programs, and compliance briefings.
- Partner closely with regulatory and operational leaders to ensure consistent adherence across programs.
- Develop and deliver internal compliance and safety enablement content.
- Support customer compliance inquiries and contribute to Regulatory Services engagements by helping develop operational approval requests and guiding customers through approval pathways.
What Makes You a Good Fit
- Experience in aviation compliance, regulatory operations, safety management, or a related aviation field.
- Strong working knowledge of FAA UAS regulations and approval frameworks.
- Experience managing aviation documentation systems, manuals, and compliance recordkeeping.
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale structured processes in a growing, operationally complex environment.
- Strong written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across regulatory, operational, and training teams.
- Comfort operating in a high-visibility environment where regulatory expectations are evolving.
- A B.A. or B.S. degree required; aviation, engineering, or related field preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $212,000. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans and receive paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay, and 401K savings plan.